Which is why I put together a few cleverbaked chicken breast recipesto spruce up yourweeknight dinners.

They only take 20 minutes to cook.

double-check to season the chicken first.

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Soadd a dash of salt and pepper to each side of the chickenbreast before cooking.

I’ll also spread a little bit of olive oil on the pan before adding the seasoned chicken.

Here’s how to properly bake chicken breast.

baked salsa chicken with cilantro in a casserole dish

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Even with minimal ingredients, you’re able to make a delicious and nutritious meal.

Here are my five favorite baked chicken breast recipes to make at home.

Salsa Chicken

Who knew a jar of salsa could be so versatile?

baked barbecue chicken with red onion and cheddar cheese

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Top with shredded cheese, and be sure toshred the cheese yourself!

It makes the world of a difference compared to using the bagged stuff.

I will admit, I think this one is my favorite.

baked lemon chicken with parsley

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You really can’t go wrong with butter, lemon, and parsleyit’s the perfect trifecta.

This chicken comes about super juicy and goes really well with otherroasted broccoliandrice.

Bruschetta Chicken

Bruschettais great on bread and all, but have you tried it on your chicken?

baked bruschetta chicken with fresh mozzarella

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Pesto Chicken

I’m obsessed with the super simple, three-ingredient recipesespecially this pesto chicken.

Or you could even attempt tomake your own pesto!

Top with thick slices of fresh mozzarella and fresh cracked pepper for the easiest, low-carb baked chicken dinner.

baked pesto chicken with mozzarella and fresh pepper

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